A+Farewell+to+Arms-Discussion+Two

=//A Farewell to Arms//=
 * //Discussion Two//**

This space has been established for you to discuss your literature circle book with a larger audience in an online setting.
 * //Directions://**

Process:
 * Read over the prompts below.
 * Choose one prompt, and consider how it relates to your book. Prepare a response and add it to the discussion. You must post one original discussion response (i.e.your initial answer to the prompt).
 * To add to the discussion, you must first log in to wikispaces using your username and password. Then, click on the discussion tab at the top of this window to enter the discussion.
 * Then, respond/reply to two other responses from other students. This is essentially like the conversation you would normally have in class. Consider it a discussion; you give feedback, agree or disagree, or ask new, but related questions for your peers to consider.
 * Finally, go to the discussions of the two books you read previously. Participate in the discussion by contributing one post (response or original response). Make sure to not reveal too much information (the current book has not been finished by those in that discussion).
 * All responses will be scored based on their demonstration of thoughtfulness and understanding (content, audience, purpose).

Minimum participation is required, but extended participation is encouraged and expected. Please make sure your subject headings are clear statements of topic or title. If you find yourself having technical problems with the discussion board, or you note a concern in content or behavior within the discussion, please alert Ms. Shubert immediately. You may email her (abby.shubert@appo.k12.de.us) or send her a message on wikispaces (username: shubert). Now get started!!!

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Prompts:

 * 1) 1. Would you call Lt. Henry a hero? What events or details support your answer? Explain why or why not.


 * 1) 2. How did Lt. Henry and Catherine "use" each other throughout the war?


 * 1) 3. In your honest opinion would A Farewell to Arms be considered more of a War Story or a Love Story? Explain.

8. How does this compare to other war stories? 9. Describe Henry's view towards war and relate them to the minor character's view on war. 10. In detail, describe Lieutenant Henry and Catherine Barkley's relationship, including metaphors and foreshadowing Hemingway used in the novel. 11. Pick a character from the book and explain how the character changed throughout the story. 12. When Lt.Henry was diagnosed with jaundice, he was blamed for purposely getting himself sick by drinking a lot. Do you think Henry developed jaundice on purpose to stay out of the war, or do you think it was purely by accident? Explain. 13. How did the author use the setting of a war to center the plot of the story around? How did it play a part in and affect the relationship of Lt. Henry and Catherine Barkely? 14. How do you think life and the novel would have been different for Frederic Henry if he wouldn’t have met Catherine Barkley in “A Farewell to Arms?” 15. How does the title of the novel reflect the plot and character ideas of the story? 16. Explain the relationship between Lt. Henry and Catherine. Do you think their relationship is the real thing? Support your opinion with examples from the novel. 17. How did Hemingway take personal adventures in “A Farewell to Arms” change the book? 18. Choose one of the main characters. Would his/her life be the same under the same circumstances in today’s world? 19. Would you consider this book to be a tragedy? Why or why not? If you answered yes, who is the tragic hero? 20. What would you consider to be the climax of the story? Give supporting details. 21. How does Catherine's love affect Henry during the war? Is it a good influence or bad? 22. How different would the story have been if Henry did not look to Rinaldi as an ideal Italian male? 23. What is the theme of this book, how is it portrayed throughout the story? 24. If Henry would have had the choice to save either Catherine or the baby which do you think he would have picked? Why do you believe this? 25. Is this novel something that you would have required to read for 11th graders in English class? Why or why not? Explain.
 * 1) 4Do you think Henry’s life would have changed if he did not fall in love with the nurse? Would he have found someone else?
 * 2) 5 How do you think this story would have altered if Nurse Catherine was never involved? What would he do during the war? Explain.
 * 3) 6 Lieutenant Henry says that he does not really love Catherine, but why does he pretend to love her? How does this relate to the war?
 * 4) 7 How was Lieutenant Henry injured? What was he trying to do right before he was injured? How did him getting injured change his life? Explain